Lexus Is200 vs Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt
87%
MOT pass rate · 40 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Is200 | Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 128,648 mi | 103,405 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 35,381 | 40 |
Most common faults
Lexus Is200
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Rx 450h se-l premier cvt is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.